Have a new technology you want help in deciding whether it is worth bringing to market? Then you’ll want to sign up for Delaware Startup Launchpad, a four-session accelerator program offered by the Delaware Small Business Development Center, the Horn Entrepreneurship program at UD and the Delaware Founders Initiative. You’ll receive training and mentorship to […]

A new report from Verizon ranks Wilmington among the 20 best small cities in the U.S. to launch a business. The city ranked #17 in the study, which looked at 300 cities between 50,000 and 75,000 in population. The study looked at the following factors: the percentage of the population with a bachelor’s degree or […]

Wilmington is becoming a haven for foodies, and an article in Out & About magazine features several new eateries that have opened recently or will be opening in downtown Wilmington. The eclectic mix runs the gamut from French cuisine to burgers to comfort food and craft beer. The food hall trend will be coming to […]

TrafficCast was profiled in a recent issue of Delaware Business Times. The company, which provides real-time traffic information, moved its East Coast Traffic Operations Center to The Mill in downtown Wilmington recently. The move will mean 68 jobs for Delaware. The Wilmington location and the responsiveness of officials at the state and local level have benefitted the company, […]

A new American Express report shows the success women are finding in starting and growing businesses in Delaware. Delaware ranks #4 in the U.S. when it comes to women business owners increasing their economic clout between 2007 and 2018, according to American Express’ eighth annual State of Women-Owned Business Report. Economic clout includes the number […]

Four Delaware companies made the Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Soaring 76” list of fastest-growing companies in the region. B Safe Security, of Wilmington, Chesapeake Utilities, Incyte and WSFS all made the list. See where they ranked. If you want advice on how to get your Delaware small business into this lofty company, contact the Delaware Division […]

A recent report from American Funds ranks Delaware the #1 state in the US for innovation. The report looked at the number of patents granted in each state from 2006 to 2015 and then divided that number by each state’s population. Delaware ranked #1 with more than 20 patents per each 1,000 residents. One advantage […]

A recent report from payroll processing firm Paychex finds Delaware ranks highly in terms of the number of minority-owned businesses, including businesses owned by minority women. Delaware ranked No. 1 in the U.S. in businesses owned by minority women per 100,000 residents. Delaware ranked No. 2 in the U.S. in minority owned businesses per 100,000 […]